By LEKPEA BUEKOR
Every parent loves to see their children playing cheerfully and thus it is heartbreaking if your child is failing to make friends. It is even worse if they are being rejected.
How To Help Your Kids Choose Their Friends
“Make God your first, and everything will fall in place”, Shylette
Every day there are thousands of individuals making a difference in their communities, and in the spirit of Amazons Watch Magazine, we enjoy shining the spotlight on the inspirational and impactful work of women in the grassroots that mostly go unnoticed. Each story has a unique stamp, effect and outcome. Shylette’s drive is one that will definitely leave a lasting memory which is why it was an honour to speak to her about her personal work and history.
The Benefits of Volunteering
By LEKPEA BUEKOR
“Why should I volunteer when I could channel that time and energy into a proper job and get paid?” Jovita, my friend, asked.
“Good leaders organize and align people around what the team needs to do”
“Good leaders organize and align people around what the team needs to do. Great leaders motivate and inspire people with why they’re doing it.” Marillyn Adams Hewson American businesswoman and the strategic advisor to the CEO of aerospace and defence manufacturing company Lockheed Martin
Bank Marketer by Day, Expressionist Artist by Night
By Tanya Maswaure “It won’t be worth it until you invest something into it”, Nyasha Chidavaenzi Choga stated in an exclusive interview with Amazons Watch Magazine. Nyasha has persevered in her corporate work, graduating from the University of Cape Town, University of Natal and leading Corporate affairs in one of the largest banks in her country; she has sold artwork that has crossed the shores of Africa. Nyasha has found success in her passion, and this is how she did it. “If you asked me at the age of 8 what I wanted to be, I would say artist. No two ways about it!” Nyasha explained. She shared that from a young age, she knew what she wanted to do and all through high school, she worked well towards it. Nyasha remained determined on that path working towards O levels and A levels in art. Being an African daughter from…
My Journey with Cramps
Whenever I was on my menstrual flow, my entire household would know no peace during my adolescent years. I felt ashamed of my situation, but I couldn’t help it. I would bend for the first two days, as it was difficult standing upright. Other times, I would have a running stomach or throw up to feel relieved. During these days, I missed school. My heart would skip whenever it was a few days to my next flow. At a point, I wished I didn’t see my period at all. Like myself, cramps affect many people before and during their period. While some people only suffer mild cramps, others are not so fortunate. In some cases, the discomfort and pain from period cramps can be severe and can drastically affect the day’s activities. These seven remedies could relieve your discomfort and help you quickly get back to your busy life as if…
7 Health Benefits of Cucumber
Before this time, I was not a fan of cucumbers. I only consumed it once in a very long while. But, not until recently did I get to find out the health benefits of cucumber, and I started incorporating it into my meals. If you were like me who rarely eats cucumbers, here are seven health benefits you stand to gain by eating them. 1. Fosters Hydration Cucumbers contain mainly water and some vital electrolytes. They can help prevent dehydration in hot weather or after an exercise. For people who find it difficult to drink sufficient water, adding cucumber and mint can be more desirable. Staying hydrated is vital for sustaining a healthy intestine, preventing constipation, kidney stones, and lots more. Cucumber is one of the most hydrating foods. 2. It Fights Cancer Cucumber belongs to a family of plants known as the Cucurbitaceae, which usually contains some amount of…
